| Software | Arch Linux |
| Type | Operating System |
| Tag | OS |
| Platform | Linux |
| Privacy Rating | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| License Model | Free – Open Source |
| Links | archlinux.org |
Privacy Pros: Very modular and minimalist. Start with a bare bones system and add only what you need without bloatware or unwanted programs.
Privacy Cons: Steep learning curve for new users; freedom gives new users the possibility to break or expose the system.
Arch Linux is an open source, rolling release Linux distribution. Arch Linux is kept up-to-date by regularly updating the individual pieces of software that it comprises. Arch Linux is intentionally minimal, and is meant to be configured by the user during installation so they may add only what they require.
Arch Linux provides monthly “snapshots” which are used as installation media.
Pacman, a package manager written specifically for Arch Linux, is used to install, remove and update software packages. Additionally, the Arch User Repository (AUR), which is the community-driven repository for Arch Linux provides packages not included in the official repositories and alternative versions of packages; AUR packages can be downloaded and built manually, or installed through an AUR ‘helper’.